describe the term golgi tendon organ (GTO)
A. proprioceptors that are located in the skeletal muscles that provide a constant flow of information regarding length, tension and load on the muscles
B. proprioceptors that are embedded in skeletal muscles insertion and detect tension in the tendon of a contracting muscle
C. interconnected neurons that attach to fibers of the muscles and pull against them
Select your answer:
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A. Carbohydrates enable the tranport of essential nutrients in the body.
B. Carbohydrates improve digestion.
C. Carbohydrates are used by the body for growth.
D. Carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy.
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Muscles must be overloaded to improve strength
A. Overload
B. Specificity
C. Reversibility
D. Hypertrophies